Heavy Equipment Operator ; Water & Sewer

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator I (Water & Sewer)
* CDL Positions HIRING INCENTIVE
* Eligible newly hired candidates hired into a position requiring a CDL will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance after completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service.

Valid Driver's License: $1,500 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $500 increments (not added to base salary). This is a one-time incentive, and you will not be eligible for an additional incentive when you obtain your required CDL license.

Class A or Class B CDL: $3,000 one time hiring incentive to be paid in $1,000 increments (not added to base salary).

Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.

* This position is housed within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Utilities Department
* REPORTS TO:

Construction and Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION:
Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: 111

SAFETY SENSITIVE:
Yes - CDL;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance of water/sewer service lines. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating/maintaining equipment; transporting materials and equipment; performing laboring activities; installing, repairing, and maintaining water/sewer mains, lines and associated functions; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm (10 Hour Shifts). Subject to call back 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. On call every 6th weekend.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Department of Transportation Flagging certification within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment.

One year of experience involving construction, equipment operation, and maintenance labor (or related) preferred.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operates a dump truck to haul supplies and equipment.

Operates equipment such as tractors, backhoes, boring machine, small trucks, jackhammer, gas-powered saws, etc.

Transports equipment, supplies and materials, including sand, gravel, rock, supplies, etc.

Assists in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer mains, fire hydrants, service lines connections, and AMI water meters to include large meters and concrete vaults.

Assists in setting up GPS units to record GPS data.

Performs water and sewer taps.

Performs laboring activities such as shoveling at job sites to set proper grade, pouring concrete, etc.

Inspects vehicles on a daily basis; assures proper levels of air pressure, gasoline, oil, and other fluids are maintained; washes vehicles.

Maintains tools and equipment.

Installs cautionary signage at job sites.

Flags traffic around work sites.

Responds to emergency and stand-by calls on a 24 hour basis.

Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.

Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Public Utilities Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator I.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to utility construction, improvements and maintenance, of traffic laws, and of other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge and skill to operate various machinery and equipment including a dump truck, front-end loader, tractor, backhoe, boring machine, small truck, jackhammer, gas-powered saw, mechanic tools, power tools, etc.

Skill in setting grade and in using hand tools such as shovel, loop and rake.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to plan, organize and/or…